Trump has frequently posted self-promotional, AI-generated images portraying himself in exaggerated roles – from a soldier to a Jedi, Superman and even Jesus.
The latest image, styled as an oil painting, shows him in American football gear, wearing stars-and-stripes shorts and a jersey marked “47,” with shirtless male cheerleaders behind him.
Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/pckcc7jm3P
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 4, 2026
The image quickly went viral online, with many users remarking on its camp tone and linking it to Pride Month, which takes place in June.
I am impressed!
— Lovable Liberal and his Old English sheepdog (@DougWahl1) June 3, 2026
I was sure Donald Trump would never post anything about pride month. And then he posted this!
Clearly, I was wrong! pic.twitter.com/NxDZuGKrag
Screenshots spread widely even after the image was reportedly removed, although some questioned whether the post was genuine.
He wanted to look tough. He posted a painting of himself surrounded by oiled-up shirtless men in tiny shorts waving pompoms. Safe to say this did not land quite the way he intended. pic.twitter.com/bRHf9xfJaW
— Gandalv (@Microinteracti1) June 4, 2026
Fact-checking groups later found no evidence that Trump himself posted the image, with the viral version traced back to social media accounts known for satirical or trolling content. As stated by fact checking organisation Snopes, "the image used in the fake post appeared to orgininate from an X account that frequently publishes content intended to troll Trump and his supporters. While it is not labeled as a parody account, a cursory scroll through the feed makes its intentions clear. The image was then recontextualized to appear as though Trump posted it."
Is he gay??? Roflmao!!! https://t.co/ZyTa0e9xfa
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 4, 2026
Despite this, the image triggered a wave of online reactions, including ironic comments linking it to LGBTQ+ issues and contrasting it with previous political positions.
Nice to see President Trump give his Complete and Total endorsement to Pride Month! pic.twitter.com/GpbYAGr8Gi
— Moe Davis (U.S. Air Force, Retired) (@ColMoeDavis) June 4, 2026
Source: Euronews
